MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938 

Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160

 

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CHESTERVILLE - FARMINGTON - INDUSTRY - NEW SHARON - NEW VINEYARD - STARKS TEMPLE - VIENNA - WELD -  WILTON

 

 Transportation Assistant 

 

 
 
Job Goal(s): To provide assistance to students during transport to & from school programs, up to 60 minutes at a time. Assistance includes establishing and maintaining a positive rapport & behavioral calm, and the ability to use de-escalation strategies if needed.
 

Qualifications

  • Previous training in de-escalation or the ability to successfully complete training upon hire. 
  • Ability to ride in large vehicles for long distances.

Certifications

  • Must hold or be eligible to hold a Maine DOE CHRC - Background Check 
  • Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) & SafetyCare Certification
    • The district will support training and certification for eligible candidates
 
Performance Responsibilities
  • Be a member of the transportation team for students attending special purpose private schools in the morning and afternoon shifts.  
  • Provides safety, supervision, and assistance to students with disabilities when in transport
  • Attends training & staff development as required
  • Establish and model positive rapport with students, staff, and parents. 

 

Education

 

Experience

 

Working Schedule: Part-Time - Eligible for Full-Time
  • 7-9 am and 1-3:30 pm Monday - Thursday
  • 7-9 am and 11:30-1:30 pm on Friday. 
  • Starting at 22 hrs per week
  • Additional hours may be available to the right candidate
 
Travel Requirements
  • additional travel may be required in the district

 

Reports To: Director of Special Education or their designee

 

 

Terms of Employment:  As determined annually by the District.

 

 

Evaluation: Completed annually by the Director of Special Education 

 

 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

 

 

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.